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Dream Inn Santa Cruz Review
The upscale Dream Inn Santa Cruz, located in the Westside Santa Cruz district of Santa Cruz, a 5-minute walk from Cowell Beach, features views of the patio. Set a short distance away from Santa Cruz Wharf Pier, the 4-star upscale inn boasts a hot tub and an outdoor swimming pool along with a spectacular view.
Guests can have breakfast in the restaurant every morning. The American-style Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge restaurant is a great feature of the Dream Inn Santa Cruz. The restaurant serves international cuisine for lunch and dinner. Relax with refreshing drinks from the coffee bar. You can visit a quick bites situated close by and taste Mexican cuisine.
This beachfront accommodation is placed about 55 km from Mineta San Jose International airport and 5 minutes by car from such cultural venues as Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History. The luxury Dream Inn offers proximity to such natural sights as the Wide Main Sandy Beach (0.7 km) and Seabright State Sandy Beach (2.4 km).
You can also visit the friendly Mitchell's Cove Beach, 5 minutes away by car, as well as enjoy bars and restaurants near the boutique style property. Staying at Dream Inn Santa Cruz, family travellers have access to Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk Amusement Park, which is 0.9 km away.
This upscale accommodation is located not very far from Sky Glider cable car station.
There are 165 rooms with a balcony and a sitting area. Some of them offer a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and WiFi together with a small refrigerator and coffee/tea making machines. They are furnished with king size beds or double beds along with a writing table. Offering a hot tub and a shower, the bathrooms are fitted with a hair dryer and dressing gowns.
This Santa Cruz hotel also offers a community pool and loungers for extra charge. A gym facility and a heated swimming pool are available at the Dream Inn. Guests can enjoy various activities in the surroundings, including surfing, hiking and fishing services. A spa salon will surely add to a perfect stay. Finally, the Dream Inn Santa Cruz houses a meeting room featuring a photocopier and a desk.
Impressions
Pros
- Beach hotel in an excellent setting.
- Located directly in the Westside Santa Cruz district and a couple of blocks away from Cowell Beach.
- Within 15 minutes' walk to the town centre.
- Well-appointed rooms with nice decor accents and lovely views.
- A nice restaurant and a poolside bar available.
- Excellent service provided.
- Rates are good.
Cons
- Some were dissatisfied with squeaky beds.
- Occasional complaints about a few not accommodating staff members.
Location
Landmarks nearby
- Cocoanut Grove Banquet and Conf 770 m (2526 ft)
- Santa Cruz Wharf 460 m (1509 ft)
- Neary Lagoon Park 440 m (1444 ft)
- Museum of Art and History 1.45 km (4757 ft)
- Sky Glider 690 m (2264 ft)
- Well Within Spa 1.02 km (3346 ft)
- Santa Cruz Surfing Museum 1.13 km (3707 ft)
- Cowell Beach 70 m (230 ft)
- Mark Abbott Memorial Lighthouse 470 m (1542 ft)
Restaurants nearby
- Jack O'Neill Restaurant & Lounge 90 m (295 ft)
- Gilberts On The Wharf 500 m (1640 ft)
- Ideal Bar & Grill 230 m (755 ft)
- Stagnaro Bros Seafood 770 m (2526 ft)
- South Beach Pizza Company 470 m (1542 ft)
- The Picnic Basket 290 m (951 ft)
- Splash 680 m (2231 ft)
- Sawasdee By The Sea 330 m (1083 ft)
Transportation
- Bay Street & West Cliff Drive 70 m (230 ft)
- Marine Sanctuary Exploration Center 210 m (689 ft)
- Pacific Avenue & Viaduct Lane 240 m (787 ft)
- 2nd Street & Pacific Avenue 270 m (886 ft)
- Sky Glider 840 m (2756 ft)
- Santa Cruz Metro Center 1.03 km (3379 ft)
- Santa Cruz Metro Center 1.04 km (3412 ft)
Facilities
Dining facilities
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Services
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
- Welcome drink
- Happy hour
Relax
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach access
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Live entertainment
- Sun terrace
- Jacuzzi
- Canoeing
- Hiking
- Golf course
- Fishing
Rooms
Dream Inn Santa Cruz FAQ
Key Features
- outdoor swimming pool
- private parking
- free wifi
- beachfront
- non-smoking rooms
- facilities for disabled guests
- room service
- restaurant
- tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- bar
Contact Information
frontdesk@dreaminnsc.com
Website
18314264330
831-4272025
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